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The assertive, but friendly e-mail strikes the balance. It's a strong statement asking for a definitive response without coming across as snarky.

If you're working from home and you're tired of feeling like you have to be available 24/7, you're not alone. That's leading to burnout for a lot of people.

It's easy to dread interacting with some of these people. Often, we can't avoid them--especially if they are a boss or a family member. I find this helps.

When you step into your personal power, you're giving other's permission to do the same. Not that they need it, of course. And that's the point.

Don't rely on mom or your best friend to tell you how you did. She'd think you're great no matter what. Find a more objective judge--your camera.

There's so much knowledge and opportunity in the world. We just have to look for it--and look for it differently.

These nonverbal cues may be having five times the impact on the "listener" as what you are actually saying. Make sure you know what you're communicating.

Learning to make better decisions is a way to take control of your life. Step into your own personal power that can, and likely will, change your life.

It's up to us to keep ourselves strong. Upside? When things do settle, perhaps we've learned some new habits that will serve us well.

Some say being willing to put in the effort is the real secret to being happy. Trying our best at whatever we're doing, every day.

Crowded cubicle spaces may be a thing of the past and office desks will be moving at least six feet apart. And you might be getting a temperature check when you enter the building. If you go back.

But don't just list these on your resume if they're not true for you. Work on growing in these areas. If they are true for you, be prepared to discuss.